SPOTLIGHT ARTICLES

Casavogue Again Ranked Among Montréal’s Top 3 Furniture Stores

News Craig Patterson -
Casavogue has once again been recognized among Montréal's Top 3 Furniture Stores by ThreeBestRated, reflecting more than five decades of curated furniture, personalized service and family ownership.

RONA Acquires Five Atlantic Canadian Stores and DeliveryCentre

News Craig Patterson -
RONA has acquired five Atlantic Canadian stores and a regional delivery centre from RONA Atlantic Ltd., bringing the operation back under direct corporate ownership.

Jobs filled by temporary foreign workers are the ones Canadian youth don’t want: CFIB

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Harvesting labourers alone account for nearly a third (32%) of all temporary foreign worker positions in Canada, work that's physically demanding, outdoor and seasonal.

Amazon opens first Canadian Disaster Relief hub in Edmonton, specialized in wildfire response

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The hub specializes in wildfire response, stocking and donating supplies that nonprofits and responders need most.

Birks Group Inc. reports Fiscal 2026 results, with net sales increasing 15.5% year-over-year

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The increase in net sales is attributable in part, to the acquisition of the luxury timepieces and jewelry retail activities of European Boutique, as well as an increase in both Birks branded jewelry and third party branded jewelry.

UNIQLO to open second Winnipeg store at St. Vital Centre in August

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The company said it now operates 38 stores across Canada in addition to its online business.

Daily Synopsis: Jul 21, 2026

Curated Digest Retail Insider -
Toronto mayor looks to ban 'surveillance pricing' in grocery stores, SPUD acquired by US company, French signage law reshapes commercial streets in Quebec, Uniqlo sets opening date for 2nd Winnipeg store, and other news.

Who Shopped HBC’s Men’s Floor, and Where They’ve Gone

News Retail Insider -
Environics Analytics examines who shopped Hudson's Bay's men's clothing department and where those customers may have shifted following the retailer's closure.

Retail Insider Home Furnishings Report: Service, Value and Accessibility Reshape the Market

News Lee Rivett -
Canadian home furnishings retailers are adapting to slower demand by investing in service, accessibility, omnichannel retail and operational resilience. Retail Insider's latest Home Furnishings Report examines how evolving consumer behaviour is reshaping competition across furniture, décor, mattresses, lighting and related categories.

After lengthy search, Calgary Co-op names new CEO

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The company had been without a permanent CEO since the departure of Ken Keelor in October 2024.

Empire Company Limited no longer enforcing restrictive covenants

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The Competition Bureau Canada announced in late June it was expanding its investigation into Sobeys and continuing a campaign that has already led to voluntary concessions from major grocers and new legislation in Manitoba.

Retail Insider Ranked Third Globally in FeedSpot’s 2026 Retail Rankings

News Lee Rivett -
Retail Insider has been ranked third worldwide and first in Canada in FeedSpot's 2026 retail publication rankings, recognizing the publication's coverage of Canada's retail industry.

Trump’s proposed 50% tariffs on Canadian imports spark uncertainty for retailers, supply chains

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Trump’s proposed 50% tariffs on Canadian imports are creating uncertainty for retailers, with leaders warning of higher costs and disrupted planning.

Home Hardware expands Quebec network as 90-year-old Matériaux Miron Plus joins Dealer-Owned system

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Home Hardware says the move reflects its strategy of attracting established independent retailers rather than simply adding new locations. 

Taco Bell Canada launches Crispy Chicken Nuggets, new Baja Blast flavour as expansion accelerates

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Limited-time offerings are intended to balance familiar favourites with fresh experiences that encourage repeat visits and generate buzz in an increasingly competitive quick-service market.

AI redesigns jobs, not cuts them: JLL study reveals business leaders expect workforce growth ahead

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Global study finds organizations further in AI adoption anticipate workforce growth, prioritize full-time roles and focus on productivity

Alberta CEOs plan to invest, hire despite uncertainty: Business Council of Alberta 

News Mario Toneguzzi -
65% of Alberta CEOs expect Alberta's economy to improve over the next year.

Trump’s New Tariffs Put Canada’s Food Economy at Risk

News Sylvain Charlebois -
Sylvain Charlebois argues that Canada must urgently re-engage with Washington as new U.S. tariffs threaten alcohol, dairy and broader food-sector trade.

Daily Synopsis: Jul 20, 2026

Curated Digest Retail Insider -
Canadians turn to thrift stores, Trump threatens 50% tariff on Canada, HBC auction tied to world's biggest art fraud, KaleMart24 opening store, Flying Tiger opening 3rd GTA store, and other news.

Sleep Country Set for Major U.S. Expansion with Sleep Number Deal

News Craig Patterson -
The Fairfax-owned Canadian retailer is preparing to take control of more than 570 U.S. stores through a court-supervised acquisition valued at approximately US$701 million.

Retail Insider “Health & Beauty Report”: Scale, Integration and Trust Reshape the Market

News Lee Rivett -
Retail Insider's latest Health & Beauty Report examines how pharmacy services, loyalty ecosystems, wellness, digital care and consumer trust are reshaping Canada's health and beauty retail sector, with implications for retailers, brands, landlords, investors and the broader healthcare ecosystem.

Rains Opens Yorkdale Store as Canada Becomes Key Growth Market

News Craig Patterson -
Danish lifestyle brand Rains has opened its second Canadian store at Yorkdale as it expands retail, wholesale and e-commerce operations in Canada.

Rising costs outpace sales growth, eroding restaurant profitability: Restaurants Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Real commercial foodservice sales are expected to grow by 1.5% in 2026 (inflation-adjusted), a slight improvement over the Q1 forecast.

CFIB urges Premiers to champion tax relief and internal trade reform

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The federal small business tax rate has remained frozen at 9% since 2019, and the Small Business Deduction threshold has been unchanged at $500,000 since 2009.

Consumer prices rise 2.8% year-over-year in June: Statistics Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Prices for food purchased from stores grew at a slower pace on a year-over-year basis in June (+3.9%) compared with May (+4.3%).

Staples Canada and Canada Post partner to provide new shipping tools for small businesses

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Canada Post small business shipping services arrive at select Staples locations this summer.

High-end street-front retail investment coming to Calgary: Barclay Street Real Estate report

News Mario Toneguzzi -
At the close of Q2 2026, Calgary’s retail market continued to demonstrate resilience and momentum.

Small businesses embrace the role of ‘creator’ to get seen in 2026: Constant Contact

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Their content has a job: to bring in customers, to drive sales and to keep the customers coming back who already love them.

Gordon Brothers provides Birks Group with strategic financing to support growth

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Firm leverages more than a century of jewelry expertise to deliver flexible capital to one of Canada’s premier luxury brands.

Healthy Planet expands to Midtown Toronto with new Yonge & Eglinton location

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The new two-storey retail destination brings Healthy Planet’s signature health and wellness offerings to one of Toronto’s busiest neighbourhoods

Daily Synopsis: Jul 17, 2026

Curated Digest Retail Insider -
Luxury autos lose ground, Sephora launches 'quiet hours', Steve's Music auctioning products online this week ahead of closure, morale low amid London Drugs layoffs, and other news.

Permanent Daylight Time Could Redirect Canada’s Food Spending

News Sylvain Charlebois -
Sylvain Charlebois examines how permanent daylight time could shift Canadian food spending between grocery stores, restaurants and other businesses.

Retail Insider “Retail Technology & Payments Report”: Commerce Infrastructure Gets Smarter

News Lee Rivett -
Retail Insider's latest Retail Technology & Payments Report examines how artificial intelligence, payments, loyalty, commerce platforms, and digital infrastructure are becoming increasingly integrated, reshaping retail operations, customer experiences, and competitive advantage across the Canadian retail industry.

Mercedes-Benz Reimagines Automotive Retail Inside Holt Renfrew

News Craig Patterson -
The 2,230-square-foot Mercedes-Benz Studio Toronto combines vehicles, fashion, customization and cultural programming inside Holt Renfrew’s Bloor Street flagship.

Decathlon reaches 700 stores equipped with Vusion solutions

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The Vusion platform, now deployed across 54 countries on three continents, enhances operational efficiency for Decathlon teams and improves customer experience.

METRO sells its Première Moisson Group production facility to FGF for $90 million

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Upon closing of the transaction, FGF will manufacture and distribute Première Moisson products sold in food stores.

Blu Mediterraneo: A Timeless Mediterranean Design Language at Maison Territo

News Craig Patterson -
Maison Territo explores the enduring appeal of Blu Mediterraneo, the Mediterranean-inspired design language defined by craftsmanship, natural materials, and timeless elegance.

Destination Canada and Economic Developers Association of Canada unite to advance tourism

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Collaboration will strengthen tourism investment readiness and connections between tourism and economic development leaders.

Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada Appoints Renée St-Jean as New Chair

News Mario Toneguzzi -
A bilingual pharmacist with more than 25 years of leadership experience in healthcare, she has dedicated her career to advancing pharmacy practice and improving patient care in Canada.

Internal trade improving on paper, but not yet in practice: CFIB (Video)

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Report card shows improved grades across Canada, but most small businesses say it's no easier to operate across provincial borders

Daily Synopsis: Jul 16, 2026

Curated Digest Retail Insider -
Metro selling baking facility, Dollarama recalls spices, two employees from Ottawa store mourned as they die in a week, uncertain future for businesses at 55 ByWard Market Square in Ottawa, Save-On-Foods opens in Lillooet, and other news.

VIDEO: Nixit expands retail footprint as Canadian period care brand targets North American growth

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Initially launched as an online-only business, customer demand led the company into retail, beginning with natural food and wellness chains before expanding this year into nearly 400 Loblaw stores across Canada.

Retail Insider “Discount, Value & Off-Price Retail Report”: Value Retail Becomes a Defining Force in Canadian Retail

News Lee Rivett -
Retail Insider's latest report examines how discount, value and off-price retailers are reshaping Canadian consumer behaviour, retail real estate and competitive strategy as value shopping becomes a mainstream force influencing retailers, landlords and investors alike.

Splitsville Bowl to Open at CF Sherway Gardens in Former Nordstrom Space

News Craig Patterson -
Splitsville Bowl will open a 34,000-square-foot flagship at CF Sherway Gardens in 2027, marking a major redevelopment of part of the former Nordstrom store as Cadillac Fairview reshapes the shopping centre's anchor lineup.

VIDEO: Foxy Box targets 150 locations as Canadian hair removal franchise prepares for next growth phase

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The company began franchising about six years ago and now operates 24 locations, with its 25th opening next month.

Chrome Hearts Buys Yorkville Building for First Canadian Store

News Craig Patterson -
Chrome Hearts has acquired the former Webster building in Toronto's Yorkville neighbourhood, paving the way for the luxury brand's first standalone Canadian store.

Lululemon Opens Massive Automated Distribution Centre in Brampton

News Lee Rivett -
Lululemon’s new one-million-square-foot Brampton distribution centre will support e-commerce fulfillment across Eastern Canada and the eastern U.S.

CFIB projects private investment to weaken, even as GDP expected to grow in Q2-Q3

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Canada's GDP is expected to grow by 2.7% and 1.6% in Q2 and Q3, respectively.

RioCan Sells 50% Share in FourFifty The Well to Woodbourne Capital for $188 Million

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Lee Rivett -
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust has divested its 50% stake in FourFifty The Well in Toronto to Woodbourne Capital for $188 million. This marks a strategic move as RioCan focuses on its core retail operations while Woodbourne gains full ownership of the rental tower.

Why CHFA NOW Toronto Matters for Retailers Navigating the Future of Wellness

News Craig Patterson -
CHFA NOW Toronto 2026 brings together retailers, suppliers and emerging brands to help businesses discover the products and trends shaping the future of wellness retail in Canada.
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